Lesson 3.2 - Culture Shock & Vacation Plans...

  • Lesson 3.2 - Culture Shock & Vacation Plans...

    Learning Goals- by the end of this class you will be able to:

    (1) Understand the term Culture Shock 

    (2) Develop teamwork skills: working together as a group to create a presentation 

    (3) Develop presentation skills: present information to class using proper sentences and information


    • TODAY'S SCHEDULE Folder

      (8:00 pm - 9:30 pm)

      (9:30 pm - 9:45 pm)

      • BREAK

      (9:45 pm - 11:15 pm)

      • Group Assignment: "My group trip to..."
      • Breakout Rooms: Work period for "Questions about Culture Shock PowerPoint" assignment, and for group assignment "My group trip to..."


    • Forum: What are some aspects of your local culture that are unique?

      Today we will briefly touch upon the topic of synonyms. Synonyms are words that are spelled differently, but have the same meaning.

       For example, "unique" and "special". Both of these words are spelled differently, but they both mean something that is "one of a kind, or unlike any other thing".

      Here's a little tip: You can talk about the same idea by using different words, or by structuring your sentences differently. 

      Here are two questions that are structured differently, but they are both talking about the same idea:

      "What are some aspects of your local culture that are unique?" 

      "What are some parts of your specific culture that are special or different?"

      You will answer the question above in a paragraph format. Use a synonym somewhere in your paragraph. 

    • Group Assignment: "My trip to..."

      You will be working in groups of two or three for this assignment. 

      The assignment: You and your friends have decided to go on a month long trip to a different country. You are all aware of the "Culture Shock phenomenon", so you want to plan your trip and be prepared so that you are comfortable with your stay in this country.

      Step 1: As a group, decide upon a country that you all want to visit.

      Step 2: Research your country and the experiences that it has to offer. 

      Step 3: Come up with a list of unique experiences that you and your friends might want to try. For example, climbing or skiing down a mountain, downtown shopping, or sunbathing on a hot beach. These unique experiences can range from activities, food, places to stay, etc.

      Step 4: Come up with a list of potential problems with these new experiences. Can someone get food poisoning? Did you dress appropriately for the weather? Is someone in your group scared of heights? How can you plan for these problems, and what are some solutions if these problems occur?

      Step 5: You are all starting to feel homesick. What are some ways your group can battle this feeling? 

      **You are each responsible for contributing to this assignment, and everyone should have a speaking role. You may choose to share a PowerPoint presentation, include many images, or a written paragraph document. Be prepared to speak in front of the class. 

      Before your speaking presentation, please submit your written paragraph document, PowerPoint, or images to Moodle. 

      You will be presenting Monday, Nov. 29th in class. 

      Group 1:



      Group 2:



      (Monday, November 29, 2021)

      Today you will be:

      1. Picking your country
      2. Researching your country and taking notes (share your notes with your group members)
      3. Pick your form of presentation. You may choose to present a PowerPoint, a series of paragraphs, or some images. But be prepared to each have a talking role.